Support Worker

Creative Support ,
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Up to £8.75 per hour based on experience

Overview

Here at Creative Support, we have a continuing mission to provide individually focused and respectful support to enable our service users to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are looking for caring, reliable and flexible individuals to join our team providing person centred service at our Extra Care Schemes in Ambleside, Kendal and Windermere. The services are a purpose built scheme which offers independent living opportunities for older people in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment. We want our service users to lead active and positive lives, but to achieve this we need individuals to help us to deliver personalized extra care services. You will provide person-centred care and support to older people to enable them to live independent lives. You will engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships. Good communication skills are key to this role, as is the ability to provide respectful personal care to meet the clients needs. Previous experience within a similar care setting is not essential as we will provide full training and support when undertaking this role. Applications are encouraged from graduates and people with life experience, as well as experienced care workers. We also offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. We can also offer Relief based posts and waking nights. In return we offer a wide range of excellent benefits to ensure job satisfaction: Flexible working hours QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 and higher Extensive tutor-led local training programs Free life assurance Pension with company contribution A range of employee discounts Free Uniform Company Sick Pay Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force. Creative Support has achieved the Investors in People Silver Award.